Mazurka: meaning, definitions and examples
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mazurka
[ mษหzษrkษ ]
musical term
A mazurka is a Polish folk dance in triple time, characterized by a strong accent on the second or third beat. It originated in the Mazovia region of Poland and has become a popular form of dance and music in various classical and folk genres.
Synonyms
Polish dance, dance, folk dance.
Examples of usage
- The dancers performed a lively mazurka at the festival.
- Chopin composed several pieces inspired by the mazurka dance.
- She learned the mazurka during her dance lessons.
- The melody of the mazurka was enchanting.
- They celebrated with a mazurka in the traditional style.
Translations
Translations of the word "mazurka" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mazurca
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคเคผเฅเคฐเฅเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Mazurka
๐ฎ๐ฉ mazurka
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะฐะทััะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ mazurka
๐ฏ๐ต ใใบใซใซ
๐ซ๐ท mazurka
๐ช๐ธ mazurca
๐น๐ท mazurka
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ง์ฃผ๋ฅด์นด
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุงุฒูุฑูุง
๐จ๐ฟ mazurka
๐ธ๐ฐ mazรบrka
๐จ๐ณ ้ฉฌ็ฅๅฐๅก
๐ธ๐ฎ mazurka
๐ฎ๐ธ mazurka
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐะทััะบะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฃแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mazurka
๐ฒ๐ฝ mazurca
Etymology
The term 'mazurka' comes from the Polish word 'mazurek', which means 'of Mazovia', referring to a historical region in Poland. The dance has roots that can be traced back to the 16th century but gained popularity in the 19th century. Initially, the mazurka was danced by Polish peasants and was associated with folk culture. It typically has a lively and spirited rhythm, which reflects the joyful nature of the community festivities. As its popularity spread throughout Europe, it caught the attention of composers like Fryderyk Chopin, who incorporated mazurkas into their classical compositions, further elevating this folk dance to a respected art form. Today, the mazurka is celebrated not only as a dance but also as a significant part of Poland's cultural heritage.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #37,635, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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